Arie Luyendyk Jr., a former Bachelor, expressed discomfort with Kelly Ripa’s interviewing style, feeling cornered during interactions, a sentiment that arose again in relation to Ripa’s awkward interview with Jenn Tran from “The Bachelorette.” Ashley Iaconetti criticized Ripa for her skeptical stance on “The Bachelor” franchise, suggesting Ripa harbors a bias against the show, a view supported by other Bachelor Nation members who have felt awkward in interviews with Ripa.
Arie Luyendyk Jr. expressed discomfort with Kelly Ripa’s interviewing style, reflecting on his own experience following a discussion about Jenn Tran’s awkward interview moment with Ripa, amidst broader Bachelor Nation reactions.
Oh, the drama that unfolds in Bachelor Nation never ceases to amaze, does it? Just recently, another member decided to throw their two cents in about Jenn Tran’s cringey moment with Kelly Ripa. And who might that be? None other than Arie Luyendyk Jr., the heartthrob from season 22. He took to Instagram, of all places, to share his thoughts. “I was always a fan of hers until I was the bachelor,” he confessed. Seems like he felt cornered during interviews with her.
And, oh boy, did Us Weekly jump on that comment! They even tried reaching out to Ripa’s reps for some juicy feedback.
So, what’s the big deal, you ask? Well, it all started when Ashley Iaconetti spilled the beans about an awkward exchange between Tran and Ripa. Picture this: it’s a sunny Monday, July 8, and Ripa’s asking Tran why she’d go on a TV show to find love instead of looking in the real world.
Then, out of nowhere, Tran hits back with a question about Ripa’s own love story. “When did you meet your husband? … On TV, no?” she quips. Ripa, not missing a beat, points out that their situations were entirely different. “We were both professional,” she states, making it clear that she didn’t marry a character from a show but the real Mark Consuelos.
Despite the tension, reports say neither woman was truly offended. They were just ribbing each other, according to Entertainment Weekly. And guess what? The audience ate it up.
A source whispered to Us that Ripa’s knack for asking the tough questions is what keeps viewers hooked. Plus, having Mark cohost has only boosted the show’s ratings. They love the banter, it seems.
But not everyone’s a fan. Ashley Iaconetti, for instance, was less than thrilled. On her podcast, she expressed disappointment in Ripa’s apparent grudge against The Bachelor franchise. According to her, Ripa’s always skeptical, always questioning the process.
And it’s not just Iaconetti who’s noticed. Ben Higgins, another Bachelor alum, chimed in with his own experiences. He joked that maybe Ripa’s just bitter about not getting on The Bachelorette herself.
Yet, amidst all this, Higgins had to give props to Tran for standing her ground. He acknowledged that Ripa’s love story wasn’t a fair comparison but admired Tran’s spunk. After all, love can be found in the most unexpected places.
So, what’s the moral of the story? Whether it’s on a soap opera or a reality TV show, love knows no bounds. And as for The Bachelorette, you can catch all the romance and drama Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
